The small, lava-laden country of Iceland continues to stay squarely—or make that hiply— in the cultural zeitgeist. It's not only that Sigur Rós is on a worldwide tour and Olafur Eliasson had an exhibition this year at MoMA, while changing the landscape with Waterfalls (pouring through October 13th). Fashion, art, music, are all getting a post-Björk bounce.

FILM On Thursday, October 30th, 7pm, at Scandinavia House, 58 Park [37th/38th] 212.879.9779, Cold Hearts 3: Foreign Relations, a film series that reflects the Icelandic imagination. Among the featured artists, musicians, and filmmakers: Kristjan Zaklynsky, Icelandic Love Corporation (pictured at top), Lina Bjørn Larsen and Anna Wolf, and Ingibjörg Birgisdóttir (video still from Seven Sisters pictured at left).

FASHIONTwo fashion lines with Icelandic roots are making both striking clothes and a splash on the runways. Steinunn is Steinunn Sigurd, who combines memorable silhouettes with the occasional ruffle and an eccentric flourish.

BOOKOn Wednesday, October 8, 7:00 PM at McNally Jackson, 52 Prince [Laf/Mulberry] 212.274.1160, the former bassist for The Sugarcubes, Bragi Olafsson, will be on hand to promote his newly translated book The Pets. It's a comic novel published by Open Letter Books, in which the main character spends much of the time hidden under his bed.

THEATER The Vesturport Theatre in Iceland has produced a lauded production of the1837 Georg Büchner play Woyzeck, presented (in English) by BAM as part of their Next Wave Festival. It's directed by Gísli Örn Gardarsson (pictured) with original music by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. Oct 15, 17 & 18 at 7:30pm. You can hear Mr. Gardarsson and some of the cast talk about the show after the 10/17 performance.

TRAVELWe've found a few fares on Icelandair for $559 roundtrip (including taxes) to Reykjavik but dates are limited and we wouldn't wait to book. If you go, you'll be able to see the Imagine Peace Tower, inaugurated last year by Yoko Oko, Sean Lennon, and Ringo Starr. This 'beacon to world peace' will be illuminated again starting October 9th, the date of John Lennon's birthday.

FOODEven though it can be maddeningly difficult to get your hands on, when you see a container of Siggi's Skyr, thick, delicious Icelandic-style yogurt, grab it. A list of stores that sell it is here.

Don't miss the debut of the first annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine magazine, Thursday, October 9 – Sunday, October 12.

Exquisite food, culinary demonstrations, wine seminars… meet culinary icons from around the globe including Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray, Paula Deen… all set against the backdrop of the country's culinary capital – New York City. 100 percent monies raised will benefit the Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength. Get tickets now at www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com